Safe Space: Local programs offer youth a place for fun, learning, de-stressing during after-school hours
As the new school year begins, many working parents are faced with the quandary about what to do with their… Read More
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Harrisburg School District selects new superintendent of schools
The Harrisburg School District has selected a new top official. Dr. Benjamin Henry will soon serve as the new superintendent… Read More
Whitaker Center’s “Girls in STEAM” program awarded grant for educational efforts
An educational program for local girls will get a financial boost to support its skill-building efforts. Whitaker Center’s “Girls in… Read More
Role Model Mission: Harrisburg’s Kappa Omega fraternity brothers mentor youth, promote violence prevention, financial literacy
There have been plenty of discussions recently about how to address youth gun violence in the city. Community activists and… Read More
Where There’s Hope: Bilingual preschool enter second year, combining Spanish and STEAM
“A bilingual education is a gift to any child,” said Jen Graf, director of Hope Academy Pennsylvania, located in St.… Read More
Hatching Wins: The “Penguin Project” puts special needs kids into the spotlight
As a parent of a special needs child, life is different for us. We have less free time than parents… Read More
Adventure Together: Soak in the last bit of summer with nearby nature and animal excursions
August can be an oppressive month weatherwise, but it’s also one of impending change. Some kids may be itching to… Read More
Give & Grow: Introducing kids to volunteering can help them learn importance of service, while boosting their confidence
Five years ago, Harrisburg resident Kim Hutnik coordinated a butterfly release through the local nonprofit where she then worked. Her… Read More
Telling Tails: Kids gain confidence, skill through “Read to Dogs”
On a recent Tuesday evening in Camp Hill, the seats inside the Cleve J. Fredricksen Library’s youth section filled with… Read More
Pup Protection: To keep kids safe around dogs, setting boundaries is essential
When my husband was 5 years old, a playmate encouraged him to blow into a dog’s face because, (wink), “Dogs… Read More